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Dan Alatorre Dark Thoughts: A COLLECTION OF SHORT HORROR STORIES AND DARK TALES
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A COLLECTION OF SHORT HORROR STORIES AND DARK TALES
USA Today bestselling author and master storyteller Dan Alatorre brings you another collection of dark stories.
The Monster And The Maintenance The maintenance worker on a prison's electric chair sets up his own system of justice.
A Number One Bestselling A dark humor tale of a jealous author who attends a party and assesses the life of the host, his successful former mentor.
The A boy takes a scary trip through his grandmother's dark basement and encounters another boy from long ago.
Enjoy these eerie, dark short stories from master storyteller and USA Today bestselling author Dan Alatorre - and be sure to leave the lights on!
A COLLECTION OF SHORT HORROR STORIES AND DARK TALES
USA Today bestselling author and master storyteller Dan Alatorre brings you another collection of dark stories.
The Monster And The Maintenance The maintenance worker on a prison's electric chair sets up his own system of justice.
A Number One Bestselling A dark humor tale of a jealous author who attends a party and assesses the life of the host, his successful former mentor.
The A boy takes a scary trip through his grandmother's dark basement and encounters another boy from long ago.
Enjoy these eerie, dark short stories from master storyteller and USA Today bestselling author Dan Alatorre - and be sure to leave the lights on!
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Published June 15, 2020
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About the author
Dan Alatorre
76 books420 followersUSA Today bestselling author Dan Alatorre has published more than 50 titles and is read in over a dozen languages around the world.
His fast-paced thrillers have gripped readers all over the globe, notably his USA Today bestseller The Gamma Sequence, a medical thriller series, his successful murder mystery Double Blind series, and more. Readers can't put his books down.
Dan resides in the Tampa area with his wife and daughter.
Check out his Readers Club at DanAlatorre.com and find out about new releases before anyone else!
Double Blind, a murder mystery thriller series
- Double Blind
- Primary Target
- Third Degree
- Fourth Estate
- Five Sparrows
- Six Sisters
- Seventh Avenue, coming soon
The Gamma Sequence, a medical thriller series
- The Gamma Sequence
- Rogue Elements
- Terminal Sequence
- The Keepers
- Dark Hour
Jett Thacker mysteries, a murder mystery series
- Tiffany Lynn Is Missing
- Killer In The Dark
- Definition Of A Murder, coming soon
Horror Anthology series:
- Dark Passages
- Dark Voodoo
- Dark Intent
- Dark Thoughts
- Shadowland
- Wings & Fire
- Spellbound
- Nightmareland
- Dark Visions
- The Box Under The Bed
Paranormal Thriller/Horror:
- A Place Of Shadows
Sci Fi Time Travel Adventure:
- The Navigators
Comedy Romance:
- The Italian Assistant
And many more!
His fast-paced thrillers have gripped readers all over the globe, notably his USA Today bestseller The Gamma Sequence, a medical thriller series, his successful murder mystery Double Blind series, and more. Readers can't put his books down.
Dan resides in the Tampa area with his wife and daughter.
Check out his Readers Club at DanAlatorre.com and find out about new releases before anyone else!
Double Blind, a murder mystery thriller series
- Double Blind
- Primary Target
- Third Degree
- Fourth Estate
- Five Sparrows
- Six Sisters
- Seventh Avenue, coming soon
The Gamma Sequence, a medical thriller series
- The Gamma Sequence
- Rogue Elements
- Terminal Sequence
- The Keepers
- Dark Hour
Jett Thacker mysteries, a murder mystery series
- Tiffany Lynn Is Missing
- Killer In The Dark
- Definition Of A Murder, coming soon
Horror Anthology series:
- Dark Passages
- Dark Voodoo
- Dark Intent
- Dark Thoughts
- Shadowland
- Wings & Fire
- Spellbound
- Nightmareland
- Dark Visions
- The Box Under The Bed
Paranormal Thriller/Horror:
- A Place Of Shadows
Sci Fi Time Travel Adventure:
- The Navigators
Comedy Romance:
- The Italian Assistant
And many more!
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April 1, 2021
Middlin' Collection... Not His Best...
No spoilers. 3 1/2 stars. This was a lukewarm collection of 3 short stories. I have rated them individually...
THE MONSTER AND THE MAINTENANCE MAN: 4 stars
A rehabilitated ex-con now works for the prison as the maintenance man for Ole' Sparky (the electric chair) and he has ways of making the condemned get their deserved punishment...
A #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR: 3 stars.
Bestselling author and lecturer Ferrol Grubenstein is one step ahead of his competition...
THE SEER: 4 stars.
On a dare, a young boy solves a decades old mystery in his Grandma's basement... with a little help from a friend...
Although well-written, this collection doesn't aptly represent the talent and imagination of this author. Try DARK VOODOO: A COLLECTION by this author for a better reading experience.
No spoilers. 3 1/2 stars. This was a lukewarm collection of 3 short stories. I have rated them individually...
THE MONSTER AND THE MAINTENANCE MAN: 4 stars
A rehabilitated ex-con now works for the prison as the maintenance man for Ole' Sparky (the electric chair) and he has ways of making the condemned get their deserved punishment...
A #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR: 3 stars.
Bestselling author and lecturer Ferrol Grubenstein is one step ahead of his competition...
THE SEER: 4 stars.
On a dare, a young boy solves a decades old mystery in his Grandma's basement... with a little help from a friend...
Although well-written, this collection doesn't aptly represent the talent and imagination of this author. Try DARK VOODOO: A COLLECTION by this author for a better reading experience.
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September 15, 2024Dark Passages
Dan Allatorre wrote three very short horror stories in the Dark Passages book.
Book One- The Jemwaju
A Scout group had an adventure planned. A story was told around the campfire. In the middle of the night they ventured into woods, and discovered the story was true as they all witnessed a terrifying scene. The ending has you thinking what may come next.
Book Two - Best Monday Ever
Ed Hartford was hoping to win the Business Executive of the year. He won but then found out his wife was kidnapped. Was this good news or bad news for Ed?
Book Three - Dark Questions
Harper had been strapped to a chair and gagged for a couple hours. He listened to a man being tortured for a while. He was next or was he?
Dan Allatorre wrote three very short horror stories in the Dark Passages book.
Book One- The Jemwaju
A Scout group had an adventure planned. A story was told around the campfire. In the middle of the night they ventured into woods, and discovered the story was true as they all witnessed a terrifying scene. The ending has you thinking what may come next.
Book Two - Best Monday Ever
Ed Hartford was hoping to win the Business Executive of the year. He won but then found out his wife was kidnapped. Was this good news or bad news for Ed?
Book Three - Dark Questions
Harper had been strapped to a chair and gagged for a couple hours. He listened to a man being tortured for a while. He was next or was he?
August 1, 2020
Uniquely creepy!
Dan Alatorre’s venture into horror stories just gets better and better. These three short stories have clever twists and surprise endings. The Monster and the Maintenance Man reveals the true nature of monsters in a way that makes you question your judgment. A Number One Bestselling Author lulls you, and then pounces with a twist of dark humor. The Seer will justify all of your childhood fear of the dark.
This is a delightful anthology of spine-tingling horror. Each would have made a tasty episode on the Alfred Hitchcock Hour. I received a free copy but my review is honest and voluntary, and I definitely recommend reading this book.
Dan Alatorre’s venture into horror stories just gets better and better. These three short stories have clever twists and surprise endings. The Monster and the Maintenance Man reveals the true nature of monsters in a way that makes you question your judgment. A Number One Bestselling Author lulls you, and then pounces with a twist of dark humor. The Seer will justify all of your childhood fear of the dark.
This is a delightful anthology of spine-tingling horror. Each would have made a tasty episode on the Alfred Hitchcock Hour. I received a free copy but my review is honest and voluntary, and I definitely recommend reading this book.
July 22, 2021
Story telling dark tales style...
Reading the stories, I felt the anxiety for one been able to see what was in the basement , brrr! And the monster? Who's and what is a monster, delightful! Giving you enough goosebumps for short stories, after all we all be invited to a soiree, I will make it to the other side too, don't like goose liver or I had ever been a groupie! You can tell I really enjoyed the book! Dark tales indeed.Thanks Dan Alatorre.
Reading the stories, I felt the anxiety for one been able to see what was in the basement , brrr! And the monster? Who's and what is a monster, delightful! Giving you enough goosebumps for short stories, after all we all be invited to a soiree, I will make it to the other side too, don't like goose liver or I had ever been a groupie! You can tell I really enjoyed the book! Dark tales indeed.Thanks Dan Alatorre.
July 22, 2020
Received a free copy from the author, this is an honest review. Take a journey into the dark places that haunt us, whether it's our own minds that fuel the need for justice against those that caused harm; or the dark and silent basement that holds its own secrets that we tread gratefully around. Highly recommended.
August 11, 2021
Chilling collection of stories. Unorthodox way to earn extra money for a maintenance man. The story about the well-known author who was quite a spellbinding lecturer had a great plot twist. The last story brought back memories of my grandmothers basement. Yes, she had a coal chute and lights on strings. My cousins and I went seldom downstairs solo.
December 20, 2020
Easy to read
I find myself having g a hard time to put these books down.there is a sudile strings that go through them. Tell you what you keep writing them and ill keep reading them sincerely Christine Dunne Harlingen tx
I find myself having g a hard time to put these books down.there is a sudile strings that go through them. Tell you what you keep writing them and ill keep reading them sincerely Christine Dunne Harlingen tx
February 13, 2022
Downhill
I originally liked this author's work, but I found this set lacking. The narrators seemed to ramble. It was more like I was hearing the person recount the story rather than experiencing it myself. I lost interest often.
I originally liked this author's work, but I found this set lacking. The narrators seemed to ramble. It was more like I was hearing the person recount the story rather than experiencing it myself. I lost interest often.
March 3, 2024
Well-written stories.
These stories were well-written. The narrative voice was well developed, and the characters were believable and relatable. I will explore other works by this author.
These stories were well-written. The narrative voice was well developed, and the characters were believable and relatable. I will explore other works by this author.
August 7, 2020
Loved these stories! The author keeps your interest while developing the storyline. I will definitely read more of his books.
August 27, 2020
Great book!
The stories in this book were great. They were interesting and kept me intrigued. 5 stars from to and I will read more of Daniel Alatorre's books
The stories in this book were great. They were interesting and kept me intrigued. 5 stars from to and I will read more of Daniel Alatorre's books
September 7, 2020
collection of short horror stories. Good choice
September 13, 2020
Dan Alatorre present 3 more short tales of horror that will leave a smile on your face. These are quick reads and quite enjoyable. Enjoy this and the other books in the series.
September 16, 2020
This is Alatorre at his best. This book of short stories is creepy and fun. I would definitely recommend this book.
October 16, 2020
I really like the last one.
December 21, 2020
Wicked Twists
This book does not take long to read but has great stories. Each one has a wicked satisfying twist. Worth reading.
This book does not take long to read but has great stories. Each one has a wicked satisfying twist. Worth reading.
June 29, 2021
Three shorts that are good magazine stories. In just a few words the hair on my arms stood up, and I laughed. Nice to have and read while you wait.
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